If you are having issues with your Android phone running slow, it may be due to lack of phone storage due to downloading too many apps and files or lack of available storage space due to running multiple apps at the same time. On the other hand, there might be a software bug in a particular app or an outdated operating system. Or a battery issue can affect the performance of the phone. To fix slow Android phone issues, here are 8 simple tips to speed up your phone and improve its performance:
1- Close applications that you are not currently using:
Closing apps that you are not currently using can improve your phone's performance by freeing up the RAM used with those apps for other apps that you want to use right now.
2- Remove previously deleted files:
If you delete a large number of files in one go, you can go to the mobile phone file manager and delete them directly from the recycle bin, which can free up some storage space and improve the phone's working speed.
3- Uninstall unused apps:
Removing unnecessary apps can increase available storage space and reduce RAM consumption, which will speed up your phone's performance.
If you can't select the apps you want to remove, consider removing the apps that drain your battery faster, or go to (Settings) then select (Apps) and then tap on the (Unused Apps) option to find them from there. Apps you don't use often and identify apps you can live without.
On the other hand, you can find out how much memory is used by each application by following these steps:
- Go to Settings and select System
- Click Developer Options, and then click Memory
- Select (memory used by the application).
- You can see how much storage each app has used in the last 24 hours.
If you want to close an app from this screen, tap on its name, tap the three dots button and choose Force stop.
4- Clear app cache:
This trick comes in handy when a certain app is causing issues with your phone’s performance, as clearing the app’s cache will free up some of the memory it’s using, which could be the reason why your Android phone is running slow.
5- Update all applications:
Updating all the apps on your phone ensures that you get the latest updates added by the company that developed the app, and these updates usually include fixes for issues with previous versions that can slow down your phone.
6- Update the phone operating system:
As with app updates, an outdated operating system can also be the cause of your phone being slow, and updating to the latest Android OS version available may be enough to fix the problem.
7- Replace the current version of the application with the Lite version:
Some companies create alternate versions of their apps, especially for devices with low memory or storage space. Uptodown offers several streamlined Android apps such as: Facebook Lite, Spotify Lite, Twitter Lite, Google Maps Go, and Google Go.
8- Download a special application to scan and remove viruses:
Adding another app to a slow phone can backfire, but it is important to make sure that there are no viruses slowing down your phone. So download an antivirus app to keep your phone safe and fast.